WBC welterweight champion, Floyd Mayweather Jr., has selected WBA jr. middleweight champion Miguel Cotto as his opponent for May 5 at the MGM Grand Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayweather made the announcement at his licensing hearing earlier today. Cotto, who became a promotional free agent on December 31, had entered into negotiations with WBO welterweight titlist, Manny … [Read more...]
Javier Fortuna vs. Miguel Roman, Friday December 16th on Rubio-Vanda Undercard
Javier “El Abejon” Fortuna (17-0, 13KOs) will face Miguel “Mickey” Roman (37-8, 28KOs) in a ten round featherweight bout. It will take place Friday, December 16th at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada as part of the WBC's 49th annual convention. An unbeaten prospect from the Dominican Republic, Fortuna has had a decorated amateur career and hopes to … [Read more...]